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Mar 20, 2026
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The R30 Billion Pivot: How Three South Africans Built BVNK and Sold It to Mastercard
The BVNK Mastercard acquisition for R30 billion, roughly $1.8 billion, is a massive moment for South African entrepreneurship. It isn’t just about the money; it’s about three South Africans building a company in just five years and selling it to one of the biggest financial names on the planet. This deal is officially the largest stablecoin acquisition ever, even beating out Stripe’s billion-dollar purchase of Bridge.
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Mar 18, 2026
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Skynamo Acquisition: The Stellenbosch Field Sales Platform Processing $70M a Month Just Got Acquired by ERP Giant Klipboard
Klipboard, a UK-headquartered ERP and business management software group with 55,000 customers in 74 countries, has acquired Skynamo, the Stellenbosch-built field sales platform used by nearly 1,000 manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors globally. The deal price was not disclosed. Founder Sam Clarke and the team stay on.
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Feb 20, 2026
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Jem Launches WhatsApp Time and Attendance System for South African Workforces
The new WhatsApp-based employee clock-in system removes hardware and app barriers for attendance management
